Buell Blast 2014 Service Manual page 127

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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean and inspect all parts. Replace any
parts that are bent, broken or damaged.
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1. Retaining ring
2. Guide bushing
3. Slider tube
4. Slide bushing
Figure 2-77. Slider tube Components
2. See Figure 2-77. Check the slider tube for score marks,
scratches and excessive or abnormal wear. Replace if
worn or damaged.
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3. Check the slide bushing and the guide bushing for exces-
sive wear or scratches. Replace if damaged or worn.
4. Replace the retaining ring if distorted.
5. Measure spring free length. Replace springs shorter
than service wear limit of 12.8 in. (325 mm).
6. Measure rebound spring free length. Replace springs
shorter than service wear limit of 0.69 in. (17.4 mm).
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Figure 2-78. Slider Tube Runout
7. See Figure 2-78. Measure slider tube runout. Replace
slider tube if runout exceeds the service wear limit of
0.008 in. (0.2 mm).